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California State University, Chico

Digital Literacy

The North State Planning and Development Collective, in partnership with North State Together, the Rural Prosperity Center and Parent University, is excited to offer free digital literacy and online resource trainings for residents in rural communities. These trainings are designed with our communities in mind, offered in English and Spanish to ensure meaningful and accessible support. Sessions will be held virtually, with select in-person opportunities across the North State region. Funding for this project has been provided in part through a grant by the Broadband Adoption Account of the California Advanced Services Fund, a program administered by the California Public Utilities Commission.

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Building Digital Confidence - From Basics to Business

Student works on their laptop in the Grove as students return in person to campus for the first day of the fall semester

Participants can choose from several hands-on classes offered in English and Spanish, available online (via Zoom). Each course runs for three weeks, with two 2-hour sessions per week, flexible for working adults, caregivers, and job seekers. The series begins with Beginner Digital Navigation Skills—an in-person course (where available) that builds foundational comfort with computers, email, online tools, and introductory AI. Learners can start directly in Intermediate and Advanced Digital Navigation Skills classes covering a range of subjects. The advanced course centers on Wix Studio website design, giving learners the chance to build a real, functional website while strengthening their digital creativity. Each course includes 12 hours of live instruction, and participants who complete their training will receive a Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge. High school students may enroll, but must be 18 years old by the date their completion is counted for official reporting.

Your Learning Experience

Each class includes 12 hours of live instruction (two 2-hour sessions per week for three weeks). Participants receive a Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge.

Our Programs Include

  • A series of hands-on digital skills evening classes (6PM to 8PM PT) offered in English and Spanish, online via Zoom.
  • Each course runs for three weeks, with two 2-hour sessions per week.

Key Benefits

  • Flexible online classes designed for working adults and caregivers.
  • English & Spanish options for inclusive access.
  • Hands-on learning with practical digital tools and real projects.
  • Clear skill pathway from beginner to advanced levels.
  • Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge for each finished course.
  • Build confidence for work, school, business, and everyday life.

Courses Offered

  • Beginner Digital Navigation Skills
    Computer basics, email, internet use, online tools, and introductory AI.
  • Intermediate Digital Navigation Skills
    Cloud tools, online communication, productivity platforms, and digital safety.
  • Advanced Digital Navigation Skills
    Build a real website using Wix Studio; learn modern digital creation skills.
  • Money Matters: Digital Finance
    Budgeting, credit, savings, investing, and real-world simulations.
  • Digital Health & Wellness
    Use patient portals, schedule appointments, and identify trustworthy health resources.
  • Digital Entrepreneurship
    Discover how digital tools can help you grow your business, streamline operations, and reach more customers.
  • Digital Marketing & Social Media
    This interactive session gives entrepreneurs practical tools to grow online with confidence.
  • AI Prompting Basic Skills
    Discover the new digital skill that saves time and boosts results. No prior experience needed.

For full descriptions of these courses, please view the course cards document.